Europe won't see Afrika

  • Posted May 27th, 2008 at 12:34 EDT by
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According to a recent report from Eurogamer, a SCEE representative has notified them that the often forgettable yet curious title Afrika will not be published in Europe. Though the representative was tight-lipped on anything else, he did confirm that this game would see the light of day in Japan.

While not much is known regarding this African safari title, we do know it will be home to many wildlife animals such as lions, giraffes, rhinos and more. We're guessing it may be something like Pokemon Snap with a touch of beautifully rendered realism in a vibrant world of wildlife.

Still, with the ability to import region free Blu-rays from around the world, it's very likely a lot of people in Europe and North America will get their hands on this low-key title.

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  1. [velocity] | Velokki (Same in Xbox Live)

    • 12:44pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 1

    Yeah, we'll be able to play it, but will we be able to do it in English? Sorry, I can't speak/write japanese. :D

  2. D-TRON

    • 12:50pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 2

    if this does turn out to be wildlife photography id definately import if it was in english

  3. big_dave_7 | big_dave_7

    • 1:09pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 3

    I'm sort of interested in this game... looks aventureous

    I must say PSU the grammar and spelling mistakes in this article are pretty bad.

  4. Carl | almighty-slayer

    • 1:15pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 4

    Indeed, this article has apalling grammar.

     

    I will import though if it still looks fun when finished. I mean, how much Japanese will there be, it's f**king animals.

  5. Limanima | Limanima

    • 1:48pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 5

    If this game will not be realesed in EU and US it just means that the game sucks.

  6. bracomadar | bracomadar

    • 1:50pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 6

    Yeah, but the big question is...will Africa be able to play Afrika?  ;)

  7. ephracis | ephracis

    • 1:54pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 7

    Since SCEA is the publisher it would be strange if they (the americans) did not release it in english (their own native language, after all). Btw, it is confirmed for US, right?

  8. Wrath | Thornback

    • 2:00pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 8

    Do you guys over at PSU ever read through your posts before hitting the enter button?

  9. bnolan56 | snowy311

    • 2:45pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 9

    Omg a Next Gen Pokemon Snap would bring me back to childhood soo much. That and Pokemon sTadium and mario 64/ Original Medal of Honor

  10. zakruz | zakruz

    • 3:06pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 10

    I am not surprised..

  11. Rebon

    • 3:16pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 11

    Hi Wrath -- what is wrong with this article? Thanks, Kieran

  12. ScaR

    • 3:47pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 12

    I am also curious to know if this game is confirmed for north america. would be ashamed if it didn't.

  13. SamTheSkater

    • 4:43pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 13

    a lot of people worldwide are interested in this game (me included). i don't see what good it would do making it a japan-exclusive. i believe it will be released in EU and US as well, eventually.

  14. chilledbreeze7

    • 5:14pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 14

    Seems pretty daft to go to the expense of creating a game and then not releasing it worldwide to get as much money as they can from it.... very odd.

  15. gingo | gingo

    • 6:41pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 15

    psn id: gingo.... yeah thats what i said the other day, most likely this is just going to be a real life pokemon snap and probably only the japanese market would take to this

  16. BlueRevolvuR | BlueRevolvuR

    • 7:27pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 16

    Or.... a Crocodile Hunter based game. (May Steve rest in peace.) I miss his show...

  17. Alpha2

    • 7:39pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 17

    The japanese will get it. US will probably get it too., They said the UK isnt getting it but they said nothing about the US.

  18. zbamf

    • 7:59pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 18

    Eurogamer could be wrong or that the rep from SCEE doesn't know what thy're talking about which is smetime the case with these reps.

    Looking at the game footage from those old trailers you would think it would be a western oriented game. If its true that the game will only come to Japan, maybe you hunt the animals in the game and sell the meat and Ivory which will explain why we in EU won't see the game. Maybe the game is similar to Monster Hunter.

  19. lurkingshadow89 | DEATH555666

    • 10:26pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 19

    truley havent heard to much about the game but if its half as good as it looks im buying.

  20. playstnlvr | playstnlvr

    • 11:21pm BST - May 27th, 2008
    • 20

    Yeah, I can hardly contain my enthusiasm.

  21. killercop | killercop

    • 11:29am BST - May 28th, 2008
    • 21

    What? No european release? :/

  22. bloodwarg | bloodwarg

    • 3:24pm BST - May 28th, 2008
    • 22

    na not interested in this gaem im waitng for: mgs4, civilization revolution, end war, and a few others like home and little big planet

  23. Killa_5150

    • 1:04am BST - May 29th, 2008
    • 23

    i always wanted a game like this title Africa, i want it an open world where we can chill with the lions and tigers, shoot them and i want those wild animals to chase the player. That would be sick!!! my dream game! it will so jokes! Throw stuff at them like a rock or something and they get mad and chase us LULZ!!

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